New Hyundai i40 Sedan

New Hyundai i40 Sedan Front Side Top View

New Hyundai i40 Sedan Front Side View

New Hyundai i40 Sedan Front View

New Hyundai i40 Sedan Rear Angle View

New Hyundai i40 Sedan Rear Side View

New Hyundai i40 Sedan Rear View

New Hyundai i40 Sedan Side View

New Hyundai i40 Sedan Wheel View

This is all new Hyundai i40 hatchback and it was unpacked today at the 2011 Barcelona Motor Show. It follows the presentation of the i40 car at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show, presented in March, and Hyundai with a template in the highly competitive D-segment in Europe with rivals like the Citroen C5 and VW Passat.

In terms of design, can be very similar to the newcomer Hyundai Elantra sold later than in North America and other parts of the world. The measurement of 4.74 meters (186.6-in.) In length, the i40 about 380 mm or 15 inches longer than the compact sedan. Europe’s equivalent of the Sonata rides on a wheelbase of 2.77 meters, with Hyundai claims provides best-in class for face, shoulder and leg. The Korean automaker also has the i40 passengers “to ensure the smooth ride in the D-segment.

In Europe, the i40 hatchback available with Euro V-four engines, two petrol and two diesel engines. Hyundai says that the most popular choice, the 1.7-liter diesel engine with 136 hp.

The i40 also receive an all-new 2.0-liter direct-injection engine, called “Now”. The four-cylinder delivers 177 hp and 213 Nm (157 lb-ft) of torque. Combined with a six-speed gearbox, drives the sedan, this engine i40 to 100 kph (62 mph) in 9.7 seconds while achieving a fuel consumption of 6.8 l/100 km (34.5 mpg U.S.) and a CO2 value of 159 g / km.

The most economical version of the 115 hp 1.7-liter diesel with Blue Drive technology, which includes a start / stop system, tires with low rolling resistance and generator management system. This model reports fuel economy rating of 4.3 l/100 km (54.7 mpg U.S.) and a CO2 value of 113 g / km.

The i40 is equipped with numerous amenities, including a Smart Parking Assist and Lane Departure Warning System, and Bluetooth available with voice recognition, navigation system and rear camera. Comfort features include ventilated and heated front seats, heated steering wheel, electric parking brake and an auto-defroster system. Hyundai did not say which of these are offered as standard.

The car will go on sale in Europe in the last quarter of 2011 and is a five-year warranty unlimited roadside assistance and vehicle health checks are presented.